permanent

¹per·ma·nent

adj \-nənt\

Definition of PERMANENT

: continuing or enduring without fundamental or marked change : stable

— per·ma·nent·ly adverb

— per·ma·nent·ness noun

Examples of PERMANENT

1. She made a permanent home in this country.
2. Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause permanent skin damage.
3. The museum's permanent collection includes works of art from the 18th century.
4. The transcripts will serve as a permanent record of the proceedings.

Origin of PERMANENT

Middle English, from Anglo-French parmanant, from Latin permanent-, permanens, present participle of permanēre to endure, from per- throughout + manēre to remain — more at per-, mansion

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to PERMANENT

Synonyms: ceaseless, dateless, deathless, endless, eternal, immortal, everlasting, perpetual, undying, unending

Antonyms: impermanent, mortal, temporary, transient

Related Words: durable, enduring, lasting, long-lived, persistent, stubborn; imperishable, indefeasible, indefectible, indelible, indestructible, indissoluble, inexpungible; timeless; abiding, stable, standing, steadfast, steady, unfailing, unfaltering; continual, continuing, continuous, incessant, unbroken, unceasing, uninterrupted, unremitting

Near Antonyms: ephemeral, evanescent, fleeting, fugacious, fugitive, momentary, passing, short-lived, transitory; interim, provisional, short-term

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